Photos: Mumbai Stampede That Took 22 Lives
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22 killed, many injured in a stampede that broke out on a bridge near Mumbai's Elphinstone Road station. The injured have been taken to KEM hospital and other hospitals in the locality.
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According to witnesses, 4 trains arrived at the same time, which led to an increased crowd. Senior police officials are at the scene and are investigating into the tragedy.
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PM Narendra Modi tweeted saying "Situation in Mumbai is being continuously monitored." Railway Minister Piyush Goyal is in Mumbai taking stock of the situation.
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the relatives of the deceased, and said that medical expenses of the injured will be borne by the government.
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Angry commuters complained about the bridge being too old, narrow and not strong enough to handle busy crowds. "It was a disaster waiting to happen," a local said.
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